
- Win Rate
- 47.8%
- Pick Rate
- 2.8%
- Ban Rate
- 16.6%
Akali Mid Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 2,527
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 5, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Abandoning the Kinkou Order and her title of the Fist of Shadow, Akali now strikes alone, ready to be the deadly weapon her people need. Though she holds onto all she learned from her master Shen, she has pledged to defend Ionia from its enemies, one kill at a time. Akali may strike in silence, but her message will be heard loud and clear: fear the assassin with no master.
Is Akali Good in Patch 26.19?
Akali is weak in Patch 26.19: F tier as Mid — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Akali's 47.8% win rate ranks #37 of 43 Mid champions, and its pick rate ranks #10. That is down 0.6 points from Patch 26.18. Akali is banned in 16.6% of games and present (picked or banned) in 24.1%.
- Tier
- F
- Win Rate
- 47.8%#37 of 43 Mid
- Pick Rate
- 2.8%#10 of 43 Mid
- Ban Rate
- 16.6%
- Win rate change
- −0.6vs Patch 26.18
Win rate over the last patches (Mid)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Akali →
Akali Roles
Akali goes Mid in 74% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.19 Akali Changes
Quick overview of Akali's optimal setup in League of Legends. Akali's top build includes Spellslinger's Shoes, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Akali performs well against Viktor, Xerath, Aurora but struggles against Malzahar, AurelionSol, Lux.
Akali Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Akali stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage to champions: better than 73% of champions
Weaknesses
- Crowd control: below 95% of champions
Akali ranks in the 25.4 percentile for early game strength, 32.7 percentile for late game scaling, 22.4 percentile for objective control, 55.9 percentile for support strength, 7.3 percentile for creep farming, and 30.9 percentile for damage output.
Akali demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 53.7% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Akali may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Akali achieves a 53.7% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Akali's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (53.7%), Bronze (52.4%), Silver (40.3%), Gold (48.0%), Platinum (48.7%)) suggests that while Akali can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Akali's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Akali is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Akali, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Akali at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Akali Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Akali matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

Akali Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Akali Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 51.47% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 47.02% in 35 minute games. Understanding Akali Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Akali Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19
Is Akali good in Patch 26.19?
Not this patch: Akali is F tier as Mid with a 47.8% win rate. That win rate ranks #37 of 43 Mid champions.
What lane is Akali played in?
Mostly Mid (74% of ranked games), also Top (25%).
How often is Akali banned?
Akali is banned in 16.6% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 24.1%.
What is Akali good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Akali stands out for Damage to champions (73/100).
Which champions are similar to Akali?
Champions that play like Akali: Irelia, Shaco, Yone.







